Monogram structure



Oct, 30, 1928.

M. CHERNOW \ET AL MONOGRAM STRUCTURE Filed June 8, 19,27

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- Patented Oct. 30, 1928..

UNITED STATES PATENT I OFFICE- MICHAEL CHERNOW AIiTD JOSEPH I. CHERNOW, OF BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

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Application filed June 8,

This invention relates to monograms and has for an object to provide an im roved construction wherein removable con gura tions are provided for the base in order that 5 different configurations for the same basemay be used when desired.

Another obJect of the invention is to provide amonogram wherein a base of a certam design is presented and wherein diflerent leti in ters may be mounted thereon so asto appear erably of metal and which is provided with any desired kind of configuration 2, wh1ch in the present instance, includes a diagonally positioned panel 3. The base 1, as shown n Figure 2, is provided with a recess ll in the back which is roughened, whereby adhesive 11 may more readily adhere thereto. 'Also, from Figure l'it will be observed that the edges of the base 1 taper so that 1t will I be very difficult fora knife or any other instrument to be placed under the base in an attempt to separate the same from the support. Arranged in the panel 3 are recesses 4, 5 and 6. Each of these recesses 1s provided with a raised portion or fence 7 which 1s more or less ornamental and conforming to the general ornamentation 2. In the bottom of each recess is arranged a number of indentations 8 and also preferably extending through base 1, is an aperture 9for each recesswhereby an instrument may be forced through these apertures from the rear for forcing off any of the letters when; not desired. 1 As'indicated in Figure 1', there is provided a letter 10 for each of the recesses 4, 5 and 6, the respective letters 10 being different and 3 may be arranged torepresent the initials of 3 a person. These letters are formed of a shape to fit snugly within the rim offrame 7. hen it is desired to place a set'of letters in the recesses 4, 5 and 6, suitable adhesive is applied to the bottom of the recesses and preferably applied also to the back of the letters 10. The .letters are then forced'into place as indicated in Figure 1 and said letters snugly fit in the Figure 2 is a sectional view through Figure 1 indicates abase which is pref- 1927. Serial No. 197,480.

recesses and thereby give the appearance of being formed integral therewith.

In case it should be desired at any time to remove the letters, suchaction may be done by applying a solvent for the adhesive, said solvent being applied through the holes 9, and after the adhesive has become soft, an instrument passed through the apertures- 9 will quickly remove the letters so that a new set may be applied if desired.

It will be noted that when the plate is applied to a supporting surface, such, for instance, as the fiat metal surface of an automobile door, there is a margin completely encircling the recess 11 in the back of the plate, which margin firmly contacts with the supporting surface,and has a tight sealing fit thereagainst, so that it is difficult to insertv a knife or other instrument to bodily dislodge the monogram from its support. By virtue of this marginal contact the recess 11 provides a secure attachment, even if the adhesivematerial under the plate should contract.

7 It will also be noted that at the front face of the plate there is provided a marginal raised border which cooperates with the fences 7 to define a sunken field. When the removable character-bearing elements 5 are emplaced they cooperate with their framingfences to effectively simulate unitary bordered monograms standing out in relief on a sunken ornamental field.

The device is adapted for automobiles, clubs, organizations and for other purposes, including handles and pull members for ladies handbags. For instance, if a club adopts a certam mono am, as for instance, the monogram shown mental face 2, three recesses. may formed as shownin Figure 3 and then a large number of letters supplied with eno hrmonoams for each member of the clu Each y base l and ornaindividual member of the club will thenselect 7 ,tho. plate carrying the letters and thefblank be if desired, prdvidedwith an f 1'10 plate may ornamental configuration. a

As indicated on the drawing, each of the letters 10 is formed by a plate of metal or other substance with enamel or other covering matter on the face, arranged to form the desired letter. It is, of course, evident that instead of having enamel letters, all metal letters could be provided and the letter for mation could be made by either a raised or depressed portion in the plate. When mounting the base on an automobile or other support, the hole or recess 11 of the back is filled with cement or otheradhesive, and this cement is forced through the various apertures 9 so as to adhere to the back of the letters 10 or to the adhesive mounted on these letters, whereb these letters Will be additionally held 1n place by a lock or rivet formed of adhesive.

What we claim is:

1. vA monogram structure or the like, in cluding a relatively thin base plate, the margin of the rear face of which is adapted to lie flat against a supporting surface, said rear face being formed with a shallow adhesivereceiving recess occupying substantially the entire area of the plate Within the supportcontaoting margin, the front face of the plate having a shallow recess therein, and a flat character bearing unit of no greater thickness than the depth of said last mentioned recess,

fitting and adhesively mounted therein, and" protected laterally by the walls thereof. 2. A monogram structure or the like including a relatively thin base plate having a shallow recess in its rear face adapted to receive adhesive material, the front face of the plate including a raised marginal border to define a sunken field, frame-forming ribs rising from the field and defining shallow pockets, the bottoms of which are substantially flush with the field, and flat character-bearing plates of nogreater thickness than the depth of the pockets snugly fitting and adhesively secured therein whereby said plates and frames simulate unitary bordered monograms standing out in relief on the field.

,3. A monogram structure or the like including a relatively thin basev plate, the mar-' gin of the rear face of Which is adapted to lie flat against a supporting surface, said rear face being formed with a central shallow adhesive receivingrrecess, the front face of the plate having a shallow reces therein, a flat character-bearing unit of no greater thickness than the depth of said last-men-- tioned recess, fitting and adhesively mounted therein, and protected laterally by the walls thereof, said plate having an openingthere through connecting the recesses whereby adhesive may be extruded rearwardlythrough- MICHAEL CHERNOW. JOSEPH I. GHERNOW. 

